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It is a pleasure to begin a topic on turtles. Some models by Morgan Reptile Replicas are shown here in response to another thread.

Bog turtle, Glyptemys muhlenbergii, 3.5"Ě carapace length

Eastern box turtle, Terrepene carolina, 4.5" c.l.

Spotted turtle, Clemmys guttata, 4" c.l.

Wood turtle, Glyptemys insculpta, 3.25" c.l.

These four resin models were cast from specimens of species prized by herpetoculturists. Of the four, only the Wood turtle is native to Minnesota. They are quite rare. Seeing one in the field causes great excitement, then awe and wonder.

It's great to see some large photos of them. The Snapping Turtle is especially stunning! So these were already painted when you got them? The cast alone isn't all too expensive, if I read correctly the Snapping Turtle is $57.

Thank you for your kind words, Jetoar, tyrantqueen, brontodocus, Himmapaan, and animaltoyforum. It is wonderful to have the old gang here. I did not paint the turtles. They were purchased already finished. Kind of pricey now.

Brontodocus, your photos are amazing; professional quality. $57 is correct for the unfinished snapper. You would want to contact the seller to learn about international postage: morganreptilerep @ rtelco.net. You could ask about the price for glass eyes. You would need to dress down the foam bottom, maybe cover it with felt. Good luck.